Discover the driving forces behind Capital Title's rise to prominence with founder Bill Shaddock. He shares his hands-on approach to leadership, the critical role of company culture, and effective strategies for maintaining independence in a consolidating market. Tune into this episode to thrive in this competitive title industry!

What you'll learn from this episode

• How to build a strong company culture that prioritizes people over profits
• Strategies for competing against large, well-funded industry giants
• The importance of relationship-building in the title industry
• Keys to sustaining success in cyclical markets and maintaining independence as a title agent
• Effective leadership approach to help foster an entrepreneurial spirit within the organization

Resources mentioned in this episode

• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle
• The Power of Who by Bob Bodine | Hardcover and Kindle

About Bill ShaddockBill is the owner and CEO of the Bill Shaddock Family of Companies and is a leading figure in the North Texas business community. He earned his BBA in Finance at TCU and his MBA in Real Estate at SMU and went on to earn his JD from Baylor Law School. He subsequently joined a downtown Dallas law firm. Shaddock left the practice of law in 1983, to team with his brother, Peter, in the real estate business. Together, they started Shaddock Development Co., which is now one of the most prolific real estate businesses in North Texas.

Bill remains an active partner in Shaddock Development Co. along with his brother Peter and sons, William and Andrew. Additionally, Bill is an accomplished entrepreneur, having founded a collection of businesses known as The Bill Shaddock Family of Companies. These include Capital Title of Texas (the Largest Independent Title Company in the United States), Shaddock National Title Holdings (collection of title companies across the United States), First National Title Insurance Co. (the 9th Largest Title Underwriter in the United States) and Willow Bend Mortgage Company.

Connect with Bill

• Website: Capital Title of Texas
• LinkedIn: Bill Shaddock

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